Maruti SX4 Review

Maruti Suzuki is considered to be one of the biggest passenger car maker in the country which is a collaboration between the multinational car manufacturer from Japan, Suzuki Motor Corporation and India’s very own Maruti Udyog Limited. Maruti’s products are always ruling the hearts of millions of happy and proud customers. These cars are very economical and fuel efficient too. The company has introduced the new car known as Maruti Suzuki SX4 with lot of thrilling exterior and interior features along with better performance engine.

Maruti SX4 Color Options

Maruti SX4 comes in various vibrant colour options which would definitely attracts the youths and makes them to buy the car. The colours includes

1) Pearl Arctic White
2) Clear Beige
3) Serene Blue
4) Silky Silver
5) Glistening Grey
6) Granite Grey

Maruti Suzuki SX4 Models and Prices

Maruti SX4 is available in Petrol, Diesel and CNG models with attractive price tag. The petrol models of the car involves

1) Maruti SX4 VXi – Rs.7,21,736
2) Maruti SX4 ZXi MT – Rs.8,06,359
3) Maruti SX4 ZXi MT Leather – Rs.8,64,437

Similarly, the diesel models of the car includes

1) Maruti SX4 VDI – Rs.8,27,458
2) Maruti SX4 ZDI – Rs.9,21,669
3) Maruti SX4 ZDI Leather – Rs.9,79,787

Apart from the above models, there is only one CNG model available for the car SX4 which is Maruti SX4 Green VXi (CNG) with a price of Rs.7,82,148. The price details of the car may vary according to the regions and it is not sure. So it is better to contact to the nearest dealer for further price details.

Maruti SX4 Engine Specification

Maruti SX4 is available in petrol, diesel and CNG variants which offers an exciting performance and fuel economy. First, the petrol variants of the sedan is incorporated with a 1.6 L, dual overhead cam shaft and Variable Valve Transmission engine which gives the displacement of nearly 1586 cc. This power packed engine comprises 4 cylinders and 16 valves generating the maximum power of 103.3 BHP @ 5600 RPM and maximum torque of 145 NM @ 4100 RPM which is quite good. The petrol engine of the car comes with MPFi fuel supply system and it is mated with a five speed manual transmission. At the same time, the automatic version of the engine is mated with a four speed automatic transmission gear box. Likewise, the diesel engine of the sedan is equipped with a 1.3 L DDis engine with a DOHC which displaces 1248 cc and it generates the peak power of 88.8 BHP @ 4000 RPM in coupling with the peak torque of 200 NM @ 1750 RPM which is outstanding. The diesel engine also comprises 4 cylinders and 16 valves along with CRDi fuel supply system which assures better fuel efficiency. The diesel engine is mated with a proficient five speed manual transmission.

Acceleration, Mileage and Fuel Economy

The company claims that the acceleration of the SX4 is very decent and it results in better drivability even in lower engine power. The petrol variant of the sedan can be able to cross the barrier 0-100 kmph in just about 12.1 seconds with the maximum speed of 175 – 180 kmph which is unbelievable. On the other hand, the diesel variant of the car can touch the barrier 0-100 kmph in the range of 13 – 14 seconds with the maximum speed of 154 kmph which is very thrilling. The 1.6 L petrol engine with manual transmission can generate a healthy mileage in the range of 11.5 kmpl in urban roads and 15.5 kmpl on highways. Similarly, the petrol engine with automatic transmission can offer the mileage of about 9.3 kmpl for the city roads and 12.6 kmpl for the highways roads. On the other hand, the diesel variant of the car generates a mileage of about 17.5 kmpl in city roads and 21.5 kmpl on highways.

Design and Comfort

Maruti SX4 Interior Features

The company has performed its best in designing the interiors with much luxurious and comfortness which would surely attracts the customers. The SX4 is very roomy and spacious with lot of comfortable features and the seating arrangement is also too good. The interior space is well and good in the front and the second row. The high end variants of the car comes with classy leather upholstery whereas the entry and mid level variants has been wrapped with premium fabric upholstery adding more elegance of the interiors. Some of the interior features includes a day and night internal rear view mirror, a vanity mirror for the front co-passenger as well as a sun visor for the driver. The sedan has lot of storage spaces including a ticket holder, three assist grips, door trim pockets at the front for storing small handy things, a large glove box etc. Additionally, it has an internal courtesy lamp while the central locking switch is turned on, leather accented front and rear door trims, silver painted inside door handles and door lock which adds more elegance to the interiors. The Maruti SX4 can hold five passengers comfortably without any difficulty with enough legroom, shoulder room, head room for all the occupants. The front seats of the car is of adjustable type and the driver seat is also adjustable as per the needs and requirements of the driver. The rear seat of the car provides ample thigh support and lumbar support which improves comfort level for the back seat passengers. It consists of an advanced air conditioning system with heater which offers uniform coolness and heat around the entire cabin. The car consists of lot of comfort features which includes front seat back pockets, front door pockets on both sides, a centre room lamp, a luggage compartment lamp, remote operated fuel tank lid and tail gate, front and rear power windows, tiltable and adjustable electronic power steering, a rear seat center arm rest, fixed rear seat, a rear defogger, an advanced central locking system with key less entry and many more features etc.

Maruti SX4 Exteriors

The Maruti SX4 has not only good interiors but the exteriors are really impressive with number of exciting features. It has a neatly designed front grille which is incorporated with a large chrome plated company logo affixed on it. Along with that, it has a bright and radiant headlamp cluster with powerful halogen lamps. The front bumper of the SX4 is of body coloured with a large air dam in the centre surrounded by a pair of round shaped fog lamps which looks really nice. The sedan comes with a large front wind screen which is made up of toughened glass incorporated with a couple of intermittent wipers. Not only the front, the side profile of the car looks so trendy and gorgeous. The side profile of the car is fitted with a body coloured ORVMs and door handles. While talking about the rear part of the car, it has a large wind screen with a glass antenna and rear defogger. The rear tail lamp cluster is very bright and the body coloured bumper comes with a pair of fog lamps. The company provides various set of wheels depending on the variants. The top end variants comes with a set of 16 inch light weight alloy wheels which is wrapped with tubeless radial tyres of size 205/60 R16 which gives an excellent road grip on any terrain. Similarly, the base level and mid level variants are fitted with a 15 inch steel wheels which is covered with tubeless radial tyres of size 195/65 R15 which also gives a strong grip on the roads. Along with that, it comes with a full size spare wheel along with the tool kit for changing the tire in case of any emergency. Moving to the measurements, the SX4 has a length of 4490 mm, width of 1735 mm and height of 1550 mm respectively.

Braking and Handling

The ride on the Maruti SX4 is decent and handling is too good with excellent braking and suspension system. The sedan is fitted with a ventilated disc type braking system at the front wheels while the rear wheels gets a drum type mechanism. Similarly, the front axle comes with an independent suspension with gas filled McPherson Strut type mechanism as well as anti roll bar. The rear axle of the car gets a semi independent torsion beam with gas filled shock absorbers for better stability and balance. In addition, it has an advanced braking technology named Anti Lock Braking System with a brake assist and an electronic brake force distribution mechanism ensuring more safety. All these features makes sure that the SX4 is well balanced and well under the control of the driver.

Safety Features of SX4

Maruti SX4 comes with best in class safety features for both driver and the passengers. The sedan boasts a three point energy load reduction front and rear seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters along with a two point lap belt for the rear centre passenger. The SX4 has lot of safety features which includes airbags, Child Safety Lock, height adjustable front seat belts, side impact protection beams, iCATS, ABS with EBD etc. All these features altogether ensures proper safety and protection of the passengers as well as this sedan.